Patents Assigned to NetCurrents, Inc.
  • Apparatus and method of implementing fast internet real-time search technology (FIRST)
    Patent number: 6332141
    Abstract: An apparatus for and method of monitoring and retrieving identifiable statements and other information pertinent to one or more desired search terms or concepts. In a preferred embodiment, a fast Internet real-time search technology (FIRST) system provides a user interface for inputting and editing a list of desired search terms, and a list of resource locations to be monitored. A server causes the periodic access of each resource location listed to determine whether any information on a particular resource location has been added that is pertinent to the desired search terms since the previous visit to the location. Any added information is returned to the server for processing. An alert message can be generated and forwarded to an intended recipient to alert the recipient of the added information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2001
    Assignee: NetCurrents, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos M. Gonzalez, James J. Cerna, Jr.
  • Apparatus and method of implementing fast internet real-time search technology (first)
    Patent number: 6260041
    Abstract: An apparatus for and method of monitoring and retrieving identifiable statements and other information pertinent to one or more desired search terms or concepts. In a preferred embodiment, a fast Internet real-time search technology (FIRST) system provides a user interface for inputting and editing a list of desired search terms, and a list of resource locations to be monitored. A server causes the periodic access of each resource location listed to determine whether any information on a particular resource location has been added that is pertinent to the desired search terms since the previous visit to the location. Any added information is returned to the server for processing. An alert message can be generated and forwarded to an intended recipient to alert the recipient of the added information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Assignee: NetCurrents, Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos M. Gonzalez, James J. Cerna, Jr.